Lodi, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,946 Population 11,430/sq mi density
$84,570 Median Income $42,965 per capita
$449,200 Home Value $630,259 Zillow
$1,675 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
160 Violent Crime/100K 1,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$84,570 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$449,200 home value, $1,675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lodi, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,570
13% above
$42,965 per capita
Home Value
$449,200
59% above
Zillow: $630,259
Median Rent
$1,675/mo
44% above
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
58% below
1,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
16% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Lodi Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lodi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
159%
Rent
144%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lodi a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lodi residents earn a median household income of $84,570 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,965. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lodi is $449,200 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $630,259. Median rent is $1,675/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Lodi reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

28.2% of adults in Lodi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lodi has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population25,946
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density11,430/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born38.2%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,570
Per Capita$42,965
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

B+
Home Value$449,200
Rent$1,675
Ownership41.4%
Zillow$630,259
Housing Units9,826
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent160/100K
Property1,358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary114/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation29 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Lodi was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
38.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.